MERCOSUR: Wood Slicing Machine Market 2024

Wood Slicing Machine Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR wood slicing machine market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wood Slicing Machine Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, wood slicing machine production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Slicing Machine Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of splitting, slicing or paring machines, when their volume increased by 134% to X units. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, wood slicing machine exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 195%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Chile (X units), mixing up a 7.4% share of total exports. Argentina (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Argentina (+13.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of +13.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Chile (-19.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Brazil and Argentina increased by +49 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest wood slicing machine supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

In Brazil, wood slicing machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (+63.6% per year) and Chile (+31.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -25.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 179% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per unit), while Chile ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+63.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Wood Slicing Machine Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, approx. X units of splitting, slicing or paring machines were imported in MERCOSUR; rising by 42% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 378%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood slicing machine imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 243%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Chile (X units) and Brazil (X units) dominates imports structure, together making up 78% of total imports. Ecuador (X units) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.4% share, followed by Paraguay (8.1%). Peru (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +43.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wood slicing machine importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Peru and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.9%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Paraguay, with a CAGR of +25.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per unit, rising by 98% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 110%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2018 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per unit), while Paraguay ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+6.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform